Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The leafy Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed has long sword-shaped foliage. On top of the tall stems sit clusters of terminal white flowers. This upright plant, also known as Asclepias incarnata, rose milkweed, or swamp milkweed, has a strong presence in a landscape space. The fragrant, delicate flowers bloom during the summer.
Feature the Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed in mass plantings or borders. The blooms make fantastic cut and dried flowers. This plant attracts pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, but it is deer-resistant for added convenience. The swamp milkweed is native to North America and is a perennial in USDA growing zones 3 through 9.
Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed Care
Milkweed prefers rich, wet soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. This is a thirsty plant that needs water before the soil dries out. Use mulch in Northern growing zones to hold in the moisture.
Plant in full sun. This plant is not a heavy feeder and grows well without fertilizer, although top dressing the plant in the spring with organic compost will give the plant a boost of nutrients.
Deadhead during the growing season to maintain a clean appearance. Cut the plants back to about 6 inches in the fall. Removing the bulk of the plant will prevent Monarch butterflies from creating winter colonies in the plants.
Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed Spacing
The Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed grows 36 to 48 inches tall, and the plants will spread out 18 to 24 inches. Space plants are close as 18 to 24 inches for a dense planting. One plant can fit into a large container.
Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Ice Ballet Tropical Milkweed |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Asclepias incarnata |
- SKU:
- ASCIB
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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